Neck pain is a common reason why patients book in to see our chiropractors in Christchurch. It can be painful, debilitating and associated with symptoms such as arm pain or headaches. Neck pain may start because of a traumatic incident or gradually due to lifestyle factors such as posture, occupation and sleeping position.
The key to getting the right treatment is to establish what type of neck pain you might be suffering from. Our chiropractors specialise in assessing, diagnosing and managing these conditions. Our personalised treatment plans include a blend of spinal manipulation, soft tissue work, stretching and exercises.
You can try some simple neck exercises at home to help alleviate your pain.
Over time repetitive postures such as working at a desk, the way you stand and how you sleep can build up tension. Repetitive strain can irritate the muscles, joints and nerves in your neck and shoulders.
Hormones released by stress result in muscles guarding which can lead to painful tension developing in the neck muscles and joints. We can also experience a huge amount of micro-stresses which build up day on day, eventually leading to neck and shoulder symptoms.
Car accidents, falls, and other old injuries can result in neck pain. Sometimes these injuries take a long time to present after the accident, for example, these injuries can weaken the muscles and ligaments in the neck, which can cause postural changes and result in pain years later.
